Dalton Sessions Series by Dalton Douglas

The Beantown Bastards didn’t mean to go viral. They also didn’t mean to become the internet’s new obsession—the kind that demands access, invents stories, and punishes anyone who won’t perform on command. So the band runs to Dalton, Maine: a small town with strong coffee, stronger boundaries, and a community that treats privacy like a civic duty. Jack Harrigan is the frontman everyone thinks they know—charming, talented, and one bad day away from cracking under the weight of being watched... moreThe Beantown Bastards didn’t mean to go viral. They also didn’t mean to become the internet’s new obsession—the kind that demands access, invents stories, and punishes anyone who won’t perform on command. So the band runs to Dalton, Maine: a small town with strong coffee, stronger boundaries, and a community that treats privacy like a civic duty. Jack Harrigan is the frontman everyone thinks they know—charming, talented, and one bad day away from cracking under the weight of being watched. He came to Dalton to hide, regroup, and keep his band afloat. Eli Bishop doesn’t care about celebrity. He cares about clean audio, clear rules, and doing his job right. As Dalton’s steady sound tech, Eli spots problems before they turn into disasters—and Jack is a problem he can’t stop noticing. Between setlist wars, cabin rules, a town that adopts people whether they asked or not, and the slow realization that being seen is not the same as being consumed, Jack and Eli find a second chance that doesn’t require either of them to pretend. A laugh-out-loud M/M romantic comedy with found family, band chaos, and a soft landing you can actually trust. less

Mason Callahan has rules. Lots of them. Rules keep him steady. Rules keep him safe. Rules keep the world from getting its hands on him. Unfortunately, the paparazzi have arrived in Dalton anyway—and the harder Mason tries to control the narrative, the louder the outside noise becomes. Enter Rory Calder: calm, unreadable, and built like a policy manual with a pulse. Rory doesn’t flirt. He doesn’t perform. He assesses, plans, and enforces boundaries with quiet, lethal competence... moreMason Callahan has rules. Lots of them. Rules keep him steady. Rules keep him safe. Rules keep the world from getting its hands on him. Unfortunately, the paparazzi have arrived in Dalton anyway—and the harder Mason tries to control the narrative, the louder the outside noise becomes. Enter Rory Calder: calm, unreadable, and built like a policy manual with a pulse. Rory doesn’t flirt. He doesn’t perform. He assesses, plans, and enforces boundaries with quiet, lethal competence. Mason should hate him. Instead, he finds himself breathing for the first time in years—because Rory doesn’t ask Mason to be louder, softer, nicer, or easier. Rory simply stands beside him and holds the line… until Mason realizes what he wants isn’t control. It’s restraint. Chosen. Shared. Safe. A romantic comedy about privacy under pressure, a town that believes consequences are a love language, and a relationship that doesn’t need to shout to be real. less

Theo Meredith is the kind of guy people describe as sweet—like sweetness is a public resource. When a reporter resurfaces the story Theo spent years trying to outgrow—childhood bullying, humiliation, and the moment softness became a target—the internet treats it like content. Theo treats it like a door slamming shut. Caleb Shaw is Dalton through and through: steady, capable, and quietly protective in a way that doesn’t ask permission. He doesn’t need Theo to be tougher... moreTheo Meredith is the kind of guy people describe as sweet—like sweetness is a public resource. When a reporter resurfaces the story Theo spent years trying to outgrow—childhood bullying, humiliation, and the moment softness became a target—the internet treats it like content. Theo treats it like a door slamming shut. Caleb Shaw is Dalton through and through: steady, capable, and quietly protective in a way that doesn’t ask permission. He doesn’t need Theo to be tougher. He doesn’t need Theo to be louder. He just needs Theo to be safe. As the band closes ranks and Dalton does what it does best—refuse to participate in cruelty—Theo and Caleb learn that reclaiming softness isn’t weakness. It’s a comeback. A warm M/M romantic comedy about harmony, community, and choosing tenderness even when the crowd gets loud. less

Dom D’Angelo is the band’s loudmouth bassist—the one with the jokes, the swagger, and the ability to derail any serious moment in under ten seconds. What the world doesn’t know? Dom is brilliant. Classically trained. Jazz obsessed. And terrified that if anyone expects too much of him, he’ll fail. Micah Sterling is the label’s polished fixer: smooth suits, sharp instincts, and a talent for turning messy problems into neat narratives... moreDom D’Angelo is the band’s loudmouth bassist—the one with the jokes, the swagger, and the ability to derail any serious moment in under ten seconds. What the world doesn’t know? Dom is brilliant. Classically trained. Jazz obsessed. And terrified that if anyone expects too much of him, he’ll fail. Micah Sterling is the label’s polished fixer: smooth suits, sharp instincts, and a talent for turning messy problems into neat narratives. He’s been sent to Dalton to “streamline” the band’s image—and if that means sanding down their sound, so be it. Dom refuses to be edited. Micah refuses to be charmed. Between backstage tension, half-truths that feel safer than vulnerability, and a growing suspicion that Micah’s cool control hides his own kind of fear, they collide into a romance that dares Dom to stop joking long enough to be seen. A sizzling M/M romantic comedy about creative control, hidden talent, and the permission to be brilliant without apologizing for it. less

Duncs Donnelly is the band’s drummer: quiet, talented, and always tapping out a rhythm like his body needs something steady to hold onto. Miles Keane is a roadie with a checklist, a toolbox, and a built-in sense of responsibility for everyone else’s problems—especially the ones no one talks about. When tour demands collide with the reality of being watched, scheduled, and endlessly “on,” Duncs starts slipping into overwhelm. Miles sees it immediately... moreDuncs Donnelly is the band’s drummer: quiet, talented, and always tapping out a rhythm like his body needs something steady to hold onto. Miles Keane is a roadie with a checklist, a toolbox, and a built-in sense of responsibility for everyone else’s problems—especially the ones no one talks about. When tour demands collide with the reality of being watched, scheduled, and endlessly “on,” Duncs starts slipping into overwhelm. Miles sees it immediately. He also sees the part Duncs tries to hide: the tenderness, the anxiety, the careful bravery. What starts as practical support—earplugs, exit routes, quiet breaks—turns into something neither of them is prepared for: a relationship that feels like relief. A heartfelt M/M romantic comedy about road life, real accommodations, and the kind of love that makes breathing easier. less

Bradley “Blum” Bloom never wanted to be the band’s accidental manager. He just wanted everyone to stop making things worse. Kenny Whitman never wanted to be a headline, either—but as Dalton’s mayor, he’s learned that leadership means taking the hit first. When label pressure escalates into a full-blown showdown and the paparazzi come back louder, Dalton’s peace becomes collateral damage... moreBradley “Blum” Bloom never wanted to be the band’s accidental manager. He just wanted everyone to stop making things worse. Kenny Whitman never wanted to be a headline, either—but as Dalton’s mayor, he’s learned that leadership means taking the hit first. When label pressure escalates into a full-blown showdown and the paparazzi come back louder, Dalton’s peace becomes collateral damage. Blum is forced into public negotiations he hates, and Kenny is forced to defend a town that refuses to be turned into content. They’re both competent. They’re both exhausted. And they’re both one honest conversation away from admitting what everyone else already sees. Because the only thing more terrifying than the spotlight… is choosing each other in it. A big-hearted M/M romantic comedy about protecting home, messy feelings in public, and earning your happy ending the hard way—together. less